Q: We have a neighbor with an overgrown tree. We’ve tried everything to get her to trim it. She won’t do it, and it drops debris on our lawn and makes a mess of our house. What are our options? — Greg ...

When a neighbor’s tree hangs over your property it can be a nuisance—and even cause damage. But tread carefully before you trim it. Sometimes it seems like living in a society would be much better if ...

Q: My house is next door to an empty lot owned by a contractor. There is a tall tree near the property line that leans toward my property and house, with the larger branches actually over my property.

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

We often plant trees and shrubs near property lines for screening. Other times, it's the only way to keep them at a safe distance from the house. Unfortunately, those trees don't consider property ...

If your neighbor's tree is growing into your yard, you may be tempted to take matters into your own hands. Good news: in Wisconsin, you're allowed to trim branches, roots or other vegetation from your ...